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| ~The River~ aka Backwash 1929 |
| Directed by: Frank Borzage Written by: John Hunter Booth - dialogue Dwight Cummins - writer Philip Klein - writer Based on the novel The River by Tristram Tupper (Philadelphia, 1928). |
| ~Cast~ Charles Farrell ...Allen John Spender Mary Duncan ...Rosalee Ivan Linow ...Sam Thompson Margaret Mann ...Widow Thompson Alfred Sabato ...Marsdon Bert Woodruff ...The Miller |
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| ~Remaining Credits~ Produced & Released by: Fox Film Corporation Original Music by: Maurice Bacon Cinematography by: Ernest Palmer Film Editing by: Barney Wolf Art Direction by: Harry Oliver Assistant Director: Lew Borzage Conductor: Erno Rapee Dialogue Directors: A.F. Erickson & A.H. Van Buren Presenter: William Fox Length: 7 Reels Runtime: 84 Minutes Released: October 6, 1929 |
| ~Bor-11-90: Mary Duncan and Director Frank Borzage on the set of "The River."~ |
| ~Plot Synopsis~ |
Allen John Spender, a young and credulous lad, is traveling down the river on his barge when he meets
and is captivated by Rosalee, worldly-wise and beautiful. Rosalee, having been the mistress of a man just
sent to jail for murder, is stirred by his fresh and ingenuous character, though she has sworn eternal
faithfulness to her former lover. Though himself enchanted, Spender plans to continue his wandering
ways until the former lover returns and forces the issue. Spender disposes of him, Rosalee recaptures
her innocence, and the two find happiness as they resume his journey down the river.
Plot Synopsis from afi.com
and is captivated by Rosalee, worldly-wise and beautiful. Rosalee, having been the mistress of a man just
sent to jail for murder, is stirred by his fresh and ingenuous character, though she has sworn eternal
faithfulness to her former lover. Though himself enchanted, Spender plans to continue his wandering
ways until the former lover returns and forces the issue. Spender disposes of him, Rosalee recaptures
her innocence, and the two find happiness as they resume his journey down the river.
Plot Synopsis from afi.com
